Squirt's Jerky Lumps

[DarqMan]

Pat, I've been in the mode to try making something similar to Jack Links Beef Tenders... are these similar to that product? They look delicous.

[Gizmo]

Yes, they are similar to Jack Links Beef Tenders.  When I started making them, I was duplicating the style and texture.  My BIL was working on out retaining wall with a crew of folks and he asked if I had ever had the Jack Links.  I said no and he brought out a sample and asked if I could make them.  I said, if it involves meat, and smoke, I could duplicate it.   :)

[DarqMan]

This post is freaking me out.  I bought my first bag of the Beef Tenders last week and have been thinking about trying to dup ever since then. I really liked them a lot!  Where's the recipe? 

[squirtthecat]

Gizmo was the inspiration for this...   I just chunked up a eye of round roast, and used a LEM Backwoods wet jerky marinade...    Turned out pretty good.   

I need to make some more when those roasts go on sale again.

[Gizmo]

This post is freaking me out.  I bought my first bag of the Beef Tenders last week and have been thinking about trying to dup ever since then. I really liked them a lot!  Where's the recipe? 

Like Squirt mentioned, just cube up some meat (I also used eye of round) and use what ever jerky recipe you like.  I mostly do cure number 1 along with other seasonings.  Lately I have been using a jalepeno seasoning from Butcher and Packer.

[DarqMan]

This post is freaking me out.  I bought my first bag of the Beef Tenders last week and have been thinking about trying to dup ever since then. I really liked them a lot!  Where's the recipe? 

Like Squirt mentioned, just cube up some meat (I also used eye of round) and use what ever jerky recipe you like.  I mostly do cure number 1 along with other seasonings.  Lately I have been using a jalepeno seasoning from Butcher and Packer.

Problem is I don't know what jerky recipe I like ;D

It's been years since I've made it.

[Gizmo]

Then your solution is obvious, you will have to try them all.   :D  :P

[mow_delon]

That jerkey recipe thing is my problem, too. I never know which one I like and can't decide which one to use so I don't make much jerkey anymore.  This nugget thing looks pretty dang good, however, and am gonna have to give it a try.  How are you guys deciding when the nuggets are done?  I assume it just one of those "feel" things where they are done when they start to get firm?

[Gizmo]

Feel is what I use mostly.  Color is also an indicator but can be a bit trickier if you use a wet marinade with soy or other dark liquid.